AAS/Part-time Evening HIT Program

Part-time Option (Three years including summers): Admission to the program is in January The part-time evening Associate in Applied Science degree in health information technology is a limited enrollment three year 61 credit program. Courses are offered in the evening only at the Des Plaines Campus. This program is designed to allow participation of individuals who are unable to take classes during the daytime.

A career in health information technology can take on many different avenues. The field offers opportunities to combine the disciplines of medicine, computer technology and information management within the health care industry. The complex information needs of the health care industry place interesting demands for accurate and timely health data. Growing career opportunities offer exciting, challenging and rewarding possibilities.

This program combines academic and technical studies; planned clinical experience is provided in medical facilities and related settings. Students must be available for directed practice placement during daytime business hours during the last 2 semesters of the program. Our evening students who work full-time generally arrange for vacation days to be used for clinical days.

Students who have completed general education courses which are a part of the curriculum must still plan on attending part-time for three full years. It is recommended to complete the general education requirements before admission into the evening program.

Admission Requirements for Limited Enrollment AAS degreeThis is a limited enrollment program with specific admission requirements. This program begins in the Spring semester only. There are 2 courses that must be taken fall semester prior to spring admission into the AAS program.

General Education Course Requirements: 20 Credit Hours Students must be sure to complete all general education requirements prior to receiving the AAS degree.Click here to see General Education Requirements for AAS Degree in HIT.

Total HIT Major Requirements: 39 Credit Hours

Total Electives: 0-2 Credit Hours

Total Credits needed for AAS degree in HIT: 61 Credit Hours

Students are admitted to the program in the Spring (January) semester only.

Courses are required to be taken in the following semester sequence. A minimum grade of C is required in all HIT and BIO courses.

Prerequisite...These courses must be taken prior to Spring Program Admission